First Place in Limit - Dog, Judge: Mrs Margaret Sneddon (Kersfell)
Thank you to my very efficient stewards. I think we have a real problem with the front construction and movement in the breed; there were far too many exhibits with short, steep upper arms, often resulting in a build up of bulky muscle on the outer line of the shoulder and the movement in front on many was very poor. The Border is ?essentially a working terrier and this type of construction will seriously compromise its ability to work.
well-balanced grizzle dog with an excellent coat and thick pelt; lovely otter head with a strong jaw and large teeth, dark eyes with keen expression, good neck flowing into clean well-laid shoulders, level topline which he holds on the move, well ribbed back, narrow body of good length and a particularly good underline (something of a rarity), lovely straight, narrow front. Excellent mover who covers the ground well with an easy stride. Pleased to award him the DCC, well deserved.